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Eliminating the negative stigma that shames addiction sufferers into silence. #RecoverOutLoud

48 Hours: A Lesson Learned From Two Icons

The untimely deaths of George Michael and Carrie Fisher offer a stark contrast as to…

The Real Definition Of Sobriety, Why I Claim It, Even Though I Drink

Why I Started Facing Addiction Out Loud

My journey from heroin to delegate at the Democratic National…

Everyone knows the War on Drugs failed. Let’s end it.

Everyone knows the War on Drugs failed. Let’s end it.

Even staunch conservatives running for president are saying it failed.

Aug 5, 2015

America has an addiction to punishment.

America has an addiction to punishment.

And it’s failing us.

Supervisor Matt Haney

Jun 2, 2015

The Wretch In Me

The Wretch In Me

Nothing sounds as sweet as the sound of you asleep. And without a dream to your name, or mine, we could’ve tackled most heavyweight…

Aug 5, 2015

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My Hero Is A Heroin Addict

My Hero Is A Heroin Addict

Written with Tara Bowers at AddictionUnscripted.com

May 1, 2016

Chasing the Dragon, or Waterfalls

It was Halloween eve, also known as Devil’s Night or Mischief Night. A 19 year old Joaquin Phoenix frantically dialed 911 from a pay phone…

Apr 25, 2016

THE IDIOCY OF DRUG TESTING WELFARE RECIPIENTS

THE IDIOCY OF DRUG TESTING WELFARE RECIPIENTS

Written in partnership with AddictionUnscripted.com by Alex McKendry

Mar 28, 2016

5 STEPS TO UNDERSTAND CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND DRUG POLICY REFORM

5 STEPS TO UNDERSTAND CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND DRUG POLICY REFORM

By Douglas Capraro

The Real Edition

Mar 3, 2016

ADDICTION AND THE FAILURE OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

ADDICTION AND THE FAILURE OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

The Real Edition

Mar 2, 2016

Creating an Epidemic — Part 2: How Drugs Get Around

Creating an Epidemic — Part 2: How Drugs Get Around

Part One of this series is here.

Feb 1, 2016

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